Winter 2017 Anime Releases

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Title in alphabetical order - number of eps if known
Groups: groups subbing that I know of
Summary: taken from a site or the 1st ep if I can't find any info
My First Impressions: I give my first impressions honestly, I do have specific tastes and I don't expect you to think the same thing as me, but it's there for those who know whether they have similar or very different tastes from me.
Other Comments: Others' comments.
Link: link to more info

ACCA 13-ku Kansatsu-ka - 12? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: The kingdom of Dowa, which is subdivided into 13 states, is celebrating its monarch's 99th birthday. These 13 states have many agencies that are controlled by the giant organization known as ACCA. Within ACCA, Jean Otis is the second-in-command of the inspection agency. His agency has ten people placed in each of the 13 states, with a central office in the capital city. They keep track of all the activities of ACCA across the kingdom, and keep data on each state's ACCA office flowing toward the central office. Jean also often has business trips from the capital to the other districts to check on the situation and personnel there.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Akiba's Trip - ? eps

Groups: Hyaku Fansubs
Summary: There is a danger lurking in the Otaku heaven of Akihabara. Vampires with an ability to take over anyone they bite seek their prey in this anime fan's paradise. When Denkigai Tamotsu encounters one, he nearly loses his life until the mysterious Mayonaka Matome revives him! Now part vampire, he forms a group to protect the streets of Akiba.
My First Impressions: Got through 2 minutes and that's it. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Chain Chronicle: Haecceitas no Hikari - 12 eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: Set in the land of Yuguto, the people thought that the land they live is the size of the world, but it's actually divided into several areas, each with a respective king. Even though there were small wars among the areas, the kings had roundtable meetings to maintain peace and balance. That was until a dark group of dark monsters appeared...
My First Impressions: Watched 1.5 eps of this and was just terribly bored. The story is just not told properly and the characters are flat. The animation and art aren't all that great either. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Chiruran Nibun no Ichi - 12 eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: On the eve of a new era, Kyoto was in chaos. Different factions were moving at cross-purposes, and with the clash of different ideals, many were resorting to violence to enforce their views. To bring back order to the streets of Kyoto, Shinsengumi – the supposed guardians of peace – were formed. A chosen group of hot blooded youth, on a mission to save Kyoto, and to prove their worth... This is a tale of proud young Samurai mercenaries, who lived and died by the sword, in a turbulent period of political upheaval. To them, a man is defined by the way he dies.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Demi-chan wa Kataritai - ? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: Takahashi Tetsuo is a biology teacher who has been always interested in demi-humans but never had a chance to meet them. However, in his fourth year of working at Shibasaki High School he starts teaching Takanashi Hikari, a highly-energetic vampire and lover of tomato juice; Machi Kyouko, a shy dullahan who has trouble socializing; and Kusakabe Yuki, a yukionna who avoids people because she is afraid that she might hurt others with her powers. Moreover, the school employs math teacher Satou Sakie, a succubus who constantly suppresses her seductive ability and has zero experience with men. As Takahashi interacts with demi-humans, he learns more interesting facts about them and helps them solve their problems.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

elDLIVE - ? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: Kokonose Chuuta is an orphan who lives with his aunt. For as long as he can remember he's had a voice in his head, but other than that he's been a normal boy — right until the day when a strange thing follows him home and teleports him to a place filled with even more fantastic creatures. It's a police station in space. Surprisingly, Rein Brickke, the Chief of the Solar System Department, tells him that their computer chose him as a potential candidate for the solar-system's police force. Although Chuuta was shocked at first, he decides to take the aptitude test after being urged by the voice in his head.
My First Impressions: I tried watching this, but the art and animation suck and I couldn't watch more than a minute. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Fate Grand Order - First Order - 1? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: It is the year 2015, the final era over which magic still held sway. Caldea is an organization established to observe the magical world and the world of science — as well as to prevent the final extinction of mankind. Humanity is guaranteed at least another 100 years, that is until the future realm observed by Caldea vanishes into thin air. Caldea is now sure humanity won't live past 2017, all thinks to events taking place in the Japanese city of Fuyuki in 2004. The organization issues a Grand Order for a "Holy Grail Expedition" to investigate, uncover, and perhaps destroy the singularity responsible for wiping out mankind.
My First Impressions: <coming soon?>
Link: ANN

Fuuka - ? eps

Groups: TerminalSubs, HorribleSubs
Summary: Haruna Yuu has transferred to a school in Tokyo so he can live with his sisters after their parents moved to America. Introverted and unskilled at socializing with others, Yuu's main mode of communication is Twitter. As he's scoping out his new surroundings with his eyes on his smartphone, he crashes into Akitsuki Fuuka, a girl who appeared in front of him out of nowhere.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Gabriel DropOut - ? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: Tenma Gabriel White, an angel who graduated at the top of her class at angel school, began to attend a human school on Earth in pursuit of knowledge, but then got engrossed in a web game and decided that going anywhere was just too much trouble.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Hand Shakers - ? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: Tazuna is a high school student, living in Osaka, who loves to fiddle around with machines. One day, he receives a repair request from an university laboratory. He accepts the request and ends up meeting a girl named Koyori, who has been bedridden for a very long time. Guided by something unknown, Tazuna touches Koyori's fingertip, and they create a weapon called Nimrod. After creating the Nimrod, Tazuna hears a voice: Those of you who've overcome many battles and difficulties, who've had a revelation, and who intend to challenge Me are Hand Shakers. // Suddenly, Tazuna and Koyori get pulled into a whole different world called Ziggurat. In this world, there are Hand Shakers, two people who touch hands and create the Nimrod. Their goal is to defeat other Hand Shakers in order to gain an audience with God, who will grant them wishes. Bewildered by this new world before him, Tazuna tries to comprehend what's happening. At that moment, Tazuna and Koyori are attacked by an unknown assailant.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Idol Jihen - ? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: The story takes place in Japan where the economy is in tatters and the distrust of politicians is at a record high. An idol named Mikazuki Kagura who has the support of the Japanese people steps in, establishes a new government and gives positions of government administration to idols, which results in a quick recovery for the Japanese economy. More than 20 years later, Kagura is still leading Japan's idol government, but she suddenly decides to retire from the political world. The 47 idols who serve as Diet members must now vie to become the next Prime Minister.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Kemono Friends - ? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: Japari Park is a gigantic integrated zoo. In the zoo, due to the mysterious "sand star" substance, the animals start turning into human-shaped creatures called Animal Girls. Japari Park is a place where many people visit and have fun at, but one day a lost child wanders into the park. The lost child starts a journey to return, but because so many Animal Girls join in on the quest it becomes an unexpected grand adventure.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon - ? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: Miss Kobayashi is your average office worker who lives a boring life, alone in her small apartment–until she saves the life of a female dragon in distress. The dragon, named Tohru, has the ability to magically transform into an adorable human girl (albeit with horns and a long tail!), who will do anything to pay off her debt of gratitude, whether Miss Kobayashi likes it or not. With a very persistent and amorous dragon as a roommate, nothing comes easy, and Miss Kobayashi’s normal life is about to go off the deep end!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Kuzu no Honkai - ? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: 17-year-old Awaya Mugi and Yasuraoka Hanabi appear to be the ideal couple. They are both pretty popular, and they seem to suit each other well. However, outsiders don't know of the secret they share. Both Mugi and Hanabi have hopeless crushes on someone else, and they are only dating each other to soothe their loneliness. Mugi is in love with Minagawa Akane, a young teacher who used to be his home tutor. Hanabi is also in love with a teacher, a young man who has been a family friend since she was little. In each other, they find a place where they can grieve for the ones they cannot have, and they share a loneliness-driven physical intimacy. Will things stay like this for them forever?
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Marginal #4 Kiss kara Tsukuru Big Bang - ? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: On February 13, as snow flurries dance in the air, a new idol unit is born at Pythagoras Production. They are the idols who will deliver their kiss to the ends of the galaxy: Marginal #4. Its members, Kirihara Atom, Aiba Rui, Nomura L, and Nomura R, put all their effort into their entertainment career for the sake of the fan supporting them! They continue to mature as idols along with the senior unit pulling the entertainment industry forward, Lagrange Point, and the younger unit preparing to make their debut, Unicorn Jr. But when they step off the stage, they're ordinary high school boys with some chaotic student lives!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Masamune-kun no Revenge - ? eps

Groups: DameDesuYo Fansubs
Summary: As an overweight child, Makabe Masamune was mercilessly teased and bullied by one particular girl, Adagaki Aki. Determined to one day exact his revenge upon her, Makabe begins a rigorous regimen of self-improvement and personal transformation. Years later, Masamune re-emerges as a new man. Handsome, popular, with perfect grades and good at sports, Masamune-kun transfers to Aki's school, and is unrecognizable to her. Now, Masamune-kun is ready to confront the girl who bullied him so many years ago and humiliate her at last. But will revenge be as sweet as he thought?
My First Impressions: Watched ep1 and it was okay I guess, but there's just nothing in here that makes me want to keep watching. The characters seem rather stereotypical. The art and animation are fine. The story is pretty much whatt the summary says, but just not compelling enough. <not continuing unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Minami Kamakura Koukou Joshi Jitensha-bu - 12? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: Maiharu Hiromi has moved from Nagasaki to Kamakura. She begins her new life in Kamakura and her first day in high school by bicycling to her school, but she has not ridden a bicycle for years. On the way to the first day ceremony she meets Akitsuki Tomoe, and Tomoe helps her train to be better at bicycling.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Nyanko Days - ? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: Konagai Yuuko is a first-year in high school and a shy girl. Tomoko owns three cats. The cheerful and live Munchkin Maa, the smart and responsible Russian Blue Rou, and the gentle crybaby Singapura Shii. Tomoko, whose only friends were her cats, one day becomes friends with Shiratori Azumi, who also loves cats. This is a fluffy and cute comedy about the daily life of Tomoko and her cats, Tomoko and Azumi's friendship, and the interaction between cats.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

One Room - eps

Groups: Cocona, HorribleSubs
Summary: You are the protagonist. The anime is about 3 stories that develop in your (one) room.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Onihei - 13 eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: Onihei is based on the historical novel series Onihei Hankachou and tells the story of Hasegawa Heizou, who metes justice on wrongdoers and supervises the crackdown on arsonists and robbers in Japan's Edo period (1603-1868).
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Piace - Watashi no Italian - ? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: High schooler Morina Nanase starts work at Trattoria Festa, an Italian restaurant filled with various and sundry quirky characters, and where through its unique cuisine, she will begin to mature as a person.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Seiren - ? eps

Groups: Good Job! Media
Summary: Shoichi Kamita is an ordinary high school boy, who is faced with the university entrance exam and worried about his future. This campus romantic comedy, "Seiren", which means honest in Japanese, depicts his pure relationship with three different heroines. Each story is the unique and mutual memory between him and the heroine.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Spiritpact - ? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: Heir of an old famous family of Exorcist, You Keika is stricken by poverty after losing his parents and he had to struggle as a street fortune teller and as a computer recovery part timer to earn money. One night in a junkyard, he met the mysterious yet charismatic Exorcist, Tanmoku Ki who was fighting an evil spirit. This encounter was the beginning of a fated story for You Keika. Unfortunately for him, he was hit by a car and became a ghost. That's where, the handsome exorcist Tanmoku Ki appeared and asked You Keika to make a pact with him to fight Evil Spirits together. Here starts the friendship of our heroes!
My First Impressions: Got through half an ep, but couldn't take anymore the main character was so annoying. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Schoolgirl Strikers - ? eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: Mysterious apparitions called Oburi have appeared from a rift in space-time. The only ones capable of fighting this enemy of mankind are girls known as Strikers, who have the ability to sense the fifth dimension. Goryoukan Academy is actually an organization that seeks out girls who are more than meets the eye and trains them up for the Fifth Force, a combat force created to subjugate the Oburi. The story of the battles and friendships of five girls who comprise the newly assembled team Altair Torte is about to begin!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Urara Meirochou - ? eps

Groups: Good Job! Media
Summary: Meiro-chou is a town where all-female diviners (uranaishi) live and where girls from all over the country yearn to become the top diviner — Urara. Today, a solitary girl named Chiya enters the town's gates. However, she has another purpose coming here, besides becoming the Urara. Chiya's days as an apprentice diviner begin as she meets three friends — the earnest Kon, Koume who is a fan of Western culture, and the shy Nono.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN

Youjo Senki - eps

Groups: HorribleSubs
Summary: The anime centers on a young girl who fights on the frontlines in war. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, and nearly transparent white skin, and she flies through the air and mercilessly strikes down her opponents. Her name is Tanya Degurechov, and she speaks with a young girl's lisp and commands the army. Tanya used to be one of Japan's elite office workers, but because of a wrathful god, was reborn as a little girl. Tanya prioritizes optimization and career advancement above all, and she will become the most dangerous entity among the Imperial Army's sorcerers.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN